Anthology of Student Reading

History

Even before COMPAS was a full-fledged organization, it was sending writers into schools.  Work began during the 1967-68 school year as The Art of Poetry.  In time, the program became known as Writers and Artists in the Schools (WAITS).  Today COMPAS Arts Education Programs work in over 200 schools each year, providing services in a wide range of literary, visual, musical, performing and cultural arts.

2011 Anthology: My Little Red Balloon

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The work included in this year's anthology represents the inspired collaboration between twenty-one program writers, hundreds of teachers, and thousands of students across Minnesota.
My Little Red Balloon is available for purchase,$15.00 each.  Please contact Daniel Gabriel, Director of Arts Programming, (651) 292-3254 or daniel@compas.org to purchase yours today!

Click on any of the links below to hear a student author read from their selection:

Adrian Scheffler, LeSueur-Henderson Middle School, LeSueur-Henderson School District
Aerin O'Malley, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Hopkins School District
Andrew Brown, Grey Cloud Elementary School, South Washington County Schools
Carlos Melgar, Mendota Elementary School, ISD 197
Collin McEllistrem, Mendota Elementary School, ISD 197
Ethan Lee, Royal Oaks Elementary School, South Washington County Schools
Megan Onuonga, Epiphany School, Coon Rapids
Michaela Knutson, Stephen/Argyle Central Schools
Renee Booth, Valley View Elementary School, Columbia Heights School District
Rose Soumare, Glen Lake Elementary School, Hopkins School District